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Apple cider vinegar from varicose veins: benefits and harms, how to treat
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Apple cider vinegar for varicose veins is a popular folk medicine remedy. There are various ways to use this remedy. Experts recommend both lubricating the legs from varicose veins with apple cider vinegar, and dousing, applying compresses and taking vinegar diluted in drinking water.
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Varicose Veins
The benefits of apple cider vinegar for varicose veins are due to the presence of various microelements. Thus, this product contains:
- vitamins of groups A, B, C;
- potassium;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- sodium;
- fluorine;
- acetic acid;
- citric acid;
- propionic acid;
- lactic acid;
- amino acids;
- and other elements.
The properties of apple cider vinegar for varicose veins are manifested both in the case of external use and when taken internally. This remedy stimulates the strengthening of blood vessels, improves the general condition of the skin, supplies the body with amino acids, vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
Indications of apple cider vinegar for varicose veins.
Apple cider vinegar is widely used for varicose veins, as well as for dermatological pathologies, in cosmetology, trichology, and for weight loss.
Allowed for use during pregnancy. In addition to treating varicose veins, this remedy is used during pregnancy to suppress heartburn and nausea, and prevent anemia.
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Dosing and administration
When preparing for therapy, you should take into account the technology of preparation of the drug and the recommendations of specialists on how to treat varicose veins with apple cider vinegar.
It is recommended to both drink apple cider vinegar for varicose veins and treat the skin with it. The most effective is considered to be a combination of these two types of treatment in a complex with daily use.
How to use apple cider vinegar for varicose veins:
- Internal use
The finished product should be added to drinking water based on the proportions of 200 ml of water to 2 tablespoons of vinegar. The resulting solution in the amount of 400 ml is used in the morning and before bedtime.
- External use
- wrap: once a day (in the evening) soak a cloth in vinegar and apply it to the desired area of skin, securing it with cling film. Put a towel on top and leave for 40-50 minutes;
- rubbing: 2 times a day after cleansing the skin, rub the product with gentle movements in the area of protruding veins;
- compress: 1 time per day, soak a bandage in vinegar, apply to the affected area, fixing with a towel. After applying the compress, lie down, raise your legs 30-40 cm above body level. The procedure is performed for 30 minutes;
- dousing: dousing the skin area with protruding veins is performed once a day for 4-5 minutes. For this procedure, a vinegar solution is used (150 grams per 2 liters of water).
Most often, a ready-made product is used, however, there are folk recipes for apple cider vinegar for varicose veins.
Finely chopped or coarsely grated apples are left in the required container (preferably an enamel container) and filled with clean warm water. The water should be 4 cm above the level of the apples. Then add a sweetener based on the proportion of 100 g of sugar or honey per 1 kg of apples and leave for 14 days. Periodically stir the apples to provide oxygen. After the specified period, strain the liquid and pour it into glass jars, leaving an empty space at the top (approximately 7 cm). After 14 days, strain the liquid again and pour it into glass bottles.
Contraindications
Experts highlight some contraindications to the use of apple cider vinegar. A common contraindication is an allergy to this product.
Internal use is prohibited in the following diseases:
- gastritis, especially with high acidity;
- ulcer;
- pancreatitis;
- liver pathologies;
- gallbladder disease.
External use is prohibited in case of skin damage (abrasions, wounds) and dermatological pathologies such as eczema and psoriasis.
Before using the product, you should consult a specialist.
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Side effects of apple cider vinegar for varicose veins.
Side effects are most likely if the drug preparation technology is violated or if it is used for a long time.
When applied externally, skin burning, itching and irritation are possible.
When used internally, side effects may include:
- sore throat due to irritation of the mucous membranes;
- stomach pain, occurrence of pathologies;
- damage to the integrity of tooth enamel;
- decreased potassium levels in the body;
- decreased bone density;
- nausea, vomiting.
Reviews
Reviews on whether apple cider vinegar helps with varicose veins are mostly positive. A positive result is most likely with the complex use of the product. In the absence of contraindications, this method will lead to the desired result and will not cause side effects.
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